For Immediate Release
Contact: Lauren Belinsky
2635 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
561-904-4000
Lauren.Belinsky@WholeFoods.com
February, 2010 Events, Wellington
2635 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change. Classes with low registration may be cancelled. Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited.
Announcements:
Block Parties Are Back!
Experience a new way to shop for dinner by tasting different dishes every week for free!
Join us every Tuesday night from 5:30-7:00pm for free samples around the store and your chance to vote for your favorite sample! Ballots will be collected at the registers and make sure to fill out your name and phone number to be entered into a free drawing to win a $100 Whole Foods Market Gift Card! Winners will be posted on our Facebook Page (search Whole Foods Market Wellington) and at our customer service desk on the last day of each month, No Purchase Necessary. See customer service for official rules and regulations.
Game On Beer Tastings!
Stop by our Specialty Department on Friday February 5th from 4:00-8:00pm
and Saturday February, 6th from 12:00-4:00pm to sample all different types of beer to help you rout on your favorite team! No registration necessary, just swing by.
February 17 to March 31
Whole Planet Foundation Fundraiser
2010 Prosperity Campaign
Want to make a difference in the world but do not know where to start? In the months of February and March, Whole Foods Market cashiers will be taking register donations for the Whole Planet Foundation. 100% of the donations generated will go directly to the micro-lending programs in 17 countries around the world. Last year, our passionate customers and team members raised over $1 million. The Foundation’s mission is to create economic partnerships with the poor in those developing-world communities that supply our stores with product. The Whole Planet Foundation seeks to unleash the energy and creativity of every human being they work with in order to create wealth and prosperity in emerging economies. Help us reach our 2010 goal of $1.5 million and be a part of this global solution to eradicate poverty. For more information on the Whole Planet Foundation visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org
Happy Hour! Enjoy our hot bar and salad bar for only $5.99 per pound from 7:00pm to close every Monday-Friday! Regular price is $7.99 per pound.
Specialty Saturdays 12:00-4:00pm
Enjoy tastings in our specialty department every Saturday! Discover something new, exciting and delicious. No registration necessary.
Enjoy chair massages by My Massage Corner!
See schedule at the front of the store for available days and times.
Barely Enough – 10 minutes, $15
A little better – 15 minutes, $20
Getting There – 20 minutes, $25
I’m in Heaven – 30 minutes, $35
The longer you go, the less you pay (per minutes)
Seniors (60+) – 25% off
Juniors (<14) – 25% off
Classes, Events, and Seminars:
Wednesday, February 10th
Clementine Valentine Crafts 5:00-5:45pm Free Ages 5-12 yrs. old
Create sparkly and colorful tissue paper valentine card with our Clementine natural glue, natural markers, scissors and the sweetest embellishments to make the perfect Valentine for your special someone. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Thursday, February 11th
Palate of Passion 6:30- 8:00pm Free
Join Regional Seafood Associate Coordinator, Terry Guam, as he guides you through making his delectable Shrimp Scampi, Grilled Lobster Tail for Two, and Sesame Seared Tuna perfect to ignite anyone’s passion for seafood! Make sure to arrive on time to enjoy Terry’s mini tour of the fresh seafood case so you will know exactly what to get to re-create these perfect Valentine’s dishes.
Friday, February 12th 6:00-8:00pm
Tour De Amor! $5 donation to Food for the Poor, Haiti Relief Fund
Join us in our Specialty Department for a tasting of our most romantic wines, gourmet chocolates, artisan cheeses, and live music to make the night complete. Be sure to stop by the silent auction table to bid on fine wines and baskets with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Haitian Relief Fund, Food for the Poor. Final bids will be taken at 7:30pm. Pre-registration requested with Customer Service.
Tuesday, February 16th
Deliciously Raw with Renate 6:30-8:30pm $20/person
Join Raw Foods Chef, Renate, as she shares her secrets to living a raw foods lifestyle. Each month, Renate will be sharing how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste! Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant based ingredients full of nutrients. This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert! Please make checks payable to Renate Wallner or cash and drop off at the customer service desk to register.
Thursday, February 18th
Mom’s Morning Escape 9:00-11:00am Free
Calling all Moms! Join us for a Mom’s Morning Escape where Mom’s are invited to enjoy a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the coffee bar and bakery. Please check in with customer service and pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape voucher, then, make your way to the coffee bar for breakfast. Also enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the café (first come first served)! Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Thursday, February 18th at 6:30-8:00pm
Gluten Free Cooking Free
Chef Joe will be teaching new delicious Gluten Free recipes that are easy for anyone to put together. Bring your appetite and your gluten free questions. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Saturday, February 20th
Hands on Kids Cooking Ages 7-12 years old
11:00-12:00pm $10/Child
Do your kids like to cook? Are they fussy eaters? This is the perfect class to teach kids how to read a recipe, experiment with new foods and learn how to prepare scrumptious recipes that are fun and HEALTHY! This class is a must for all kids that are interested in signing up for the Spring Break Cooking Camp March 29th-April 2nd Our kids cooking instructor, Dianne Morin, has been teaching kids to cook in Wellington for over 8 years and has a special knack for helping kids learn about and try new nutritious foods. To register stop by our customer service desk for the registration form and make checks payable to Dianne M Morin Inc. or cash.
Sunday, February 21st
Food Inc. Movie Screening 1:00pm Free!
Join us for a free movie screening of the film Food Inc. and find out what it is all about. Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner worked for over six years to bring Food, Inc. to the screen and now you can enjoy it for free with complimentary organic popcorn and assorted drinks. Feel free to bring your friends, neighbors or anyone that you think will enjoy this and don’t forget a cozy sweater to make you the most comfortable. For more information about Food Inc. visit: www.foodincmovie.com; Pre-registration required with customer service to attend the screening.
Monday, February 22nd
Dine with the Doc! Free
5:30-6:30pm– Complementary Massage and Health Screening (first come first serve)
6:30pm Dr. Tim DeCanio Begins!
Eat Well, Move Well, Live Well… Learn the secrets to living the life you always dreamed of, without medications or surgery! Come share an evening of fun, good food, and learning with renowned speaker, Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist. This event is for first time attendees only. If you have attended a previous dine with the doc and wish to continue on your pursuit of a healthy and vigorous life, many other FREE workshops are available. Please contact the office of Dr. Tim DeCanio for more information (561) 422-1819. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Tuesday, February 23rd
Savvy Shopper Tour 6:30-7:30pm Free
Join us for our budget friendly tour sure to please your family and your wallet! Our experts will show you how to shop our private label, weekly specials and our new family sized savings. Registration required; space is limited. Meet at customer service on the day of the tour.
Wednesday, February 24th
Whole Body Healthy Heart Class 7:00-8:00pm Free
Join Associate Team Leader, Mike Thompson, from our Whole Body department as he shares natural ways you can improve your heart health. He will cover specific vitamins, antioxidants, good fats, and our healthy heart chart to guide in the right direction to support your health as well as supply you with some free samples! Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Thursday, February 25th
Chef Chris Paul Master Class of Cuisine $35/person
Enjoy a five course, five star meal prepared by Master Chef Chris Paul from Wild Orchids Fusion. The night begins with an introduction by our wine specialist to the three wines that you will taste throughout the evening. You will then be dazzled by the chef as he creates the most delectable dishes you will ever taste! Pre-registration required with Customer Service; Payment collected upon registration.
Saturday, February 27 at 3:00pm
Parmigiano Reggiano® Wheel Cracking
Join us in our Specialty Department to witness the traditional method of cracking open the one and only Parmigiano Reggiano straight from Italy. You will enjoy mouth watering samples as well as a wine tasting paired perfectly with this amazing cheese! No registration necessary just stop on by from 3:00-4:00pm.
Saturday, February 27th
Parm, Parm, and More Parm 4:00-5:30pm Free
Join us in our Lifestyle Center as Chef Joe demonstrates recipes using that great staple ingredient of Italian cuisine, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Sunday, February 28th
Healthy Eating Our Way 6:30-8:00pm Free
Join Chef Joe as he teaches great new healthy recipes that will use the freshest and most nutritious ingredients available! Pre-registration required with Customer Service
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